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Table of contents

Introduction

Data Sources

Destination USA

Figure 1: Top 10 destinations in the world by number of arrivals, 2009

Demographic Profile of the US

Figure 2: Projections of the US youth population by age group and gender, selective years between 2010-30

How big is the youth demographic?

Figure 3: Projection of the youth population in the US, 2010 & 2020

The growing Hispanic population

Figure 4: Hispanic population in the US, 2010 & 2020

Economic Profile of Young Americans

Income and expenditure

Figure 5: Average annual income and expenditure in the US, by age group

Disposable income among young Americans

Figure 6: Housing profile in the US, by age group, 2009

Educational Profile of Young Americans

Figure 7: Labour force of college/university students in the US, comparing type of course with full-time and part-time employment, 2009

Who are the Youth Travellers?

The role of schools in the US youth travel market

Safety issues

Foreign Travel – A Rite of Passage

Spring Breaks – At Home and Abroad

Overview of Domestic Travel

Figure 8: Total domestic trips in the US by purpose of visit, 2006-10

The most popular US destinations among youth travellers

Figure 9: Top 10 US destinations among students and youth travellers, 2006-09